Difference between revisions of "Homebrew status"

Revision as of 02:08, 16 March 2008

Current homebrew status: In progress! ELF loader created, check out Twilight Hack. As of version alpha3a you can load files from USB Gecko, or the internal SD slot on the Wii.

We are currently working on a hack that will allow you to load homebrew apps from somewhere else (yet to be determined).

The current hack in development is based on the Zelda savegame system, and is being developed with the assistance of an earlier and unrelated hack shown here: [1].

Hacks

The Zelda: TP Exploit (Twilight Hack)

bushing, tmbinc and segher were able to modify a save game for Zelda: TP that would make the Wii crash and were then able to inject their own code.

Trucha Signer

There is an application that can "fix" the signing of discs and some other stuff using an undisclosed bug in the signature checking. Homebrew can currently be run on chipped units with it. Some people don't like to talk about it because they feel it is too easily patched and/or requires hardware modifications. It is rumored that Datel used it for their freeloader product, but that is not known for sure.

Twilight Hack FAQ

Q: How do I do this?

A: Download the save file from the Twilight Hack page and copy it to your Wii using an SD card. Run Zelda:TP (Wii version only) and load the save. Note that homebrew for the Wii is really young and immature but a few apps are released, check out the Homebrew apps page. Further information and a video can be found on the Twilight Hack page. Here is a video tutorial on how to install: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHgBgU3QZa4 While the video was made for the original twilight hack preview, the installation process is the same for the most recent version of the hack.

Q: Does it require the Zelda:TP game?

A: For the Zelda Save exploit? Yes. But other exploits may be found later.

Q: Does it require a drivechip, or any other hardware modifications?

A: No.

Q: Does it allow me to run trainers or backups from SD/(USB-)HDD?

A: No.

Q: Does the ELF loader using this hack run code off of the internal SD-Cardreader?

A: As of version alpha3a of The Twilight Hack, yes.

Q: Can I use the Wiimote?

A: No, we are working on it but a lot has to be implemented to make this work, the GC-controller is the only controller supported as of right now.

Wii System Updates

Wii Menu 3.2

Changes: No major feature changes, some unknown background work which allegedly improves system performance. Most noted is a large increase in speed when switching between channels and settings pages. No other effects are discernable.

Side Effects: 3.2 does not appear to affect any hacks.

NTSC US Smash Bros. Brawl Update

Changes: The changes made are uncertain. Is so far only available through playing US Brawl, not a WiFi update. A diff of the US update partitions compared to the JP versions is here. All updates on the disc other than RVL-WiiSystemmenu-v257 have been seen on US discs before.

Side Effects: Does not appear to affect any hacks.

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 === Trucha Signer ===
-There is an application that can "fix" the signing of discs and some other stuff using an undisclosed bug in the signature checking. Homebrew can currently be run on chipped units with it. Some people don't like to talk about it because they feel it is too easily patched and/or requires hardware modifications. It is rumored that Datel used it for their freeloader product, but that is not know for sure.
+There is an application that can "fix" the signing of discs and some other stuff using an undisclosed bug in the signature checking. Homebrew can currently be run on chipped units with it. Some people don't like to talk about it because they feel it is too easily patched and/or requires hardware modifications. It is rumored that Datel used it for their freeloader product, but that is not known for sure.
 == Twilight Hack FAQ ==